Review BC's Child Palliative Care System

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The Issue

Darwyn Danesh died at 16 years old. He received less palliative care services, and experienced increased pain and suffering, as a result of his disabilities. The fragmentation of child palliative services in British Columbia and lack of cross-sectoral cooperation is not consistent with the commitment to patient-centred care. No child in British Columbia should have such an experience, and no child should ever face such an experience again. We must do better. 

Read Darwyn's story as published in the Tyee: https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/03/01/Darwyn-Danesh-Deserved-Better-Death/

Demand a review of the child palliative care system in BC so that into the future all children are treated with the care and dignity they deserve!

The Decision Makers

Honourable Adrian Dix
Honourable Adrian Dix
Minister of Health
Dr. Bonnie Henry
Dr. Bonnie Henry
Provincial Health Officer
Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth
Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth
Representative for Children and Youth
Jay Chalke QC
Jay Chalke QC
BC Ombudsperson
Kasari Govender
Kasari Govender
BC Human Rights Commissioner

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